Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ40

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FZ40 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was unveiled 2 years later than the FZ40 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the FZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the FZ40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ40 is 90 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ40.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.